Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://bbq-beef-ribs-recipe.scoopstorm.com! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information about our users in accordance with various international privacy laws, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal information
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
  • Colorado’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut’s Connectict Consumer Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

Please note that this Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services, platforms, apps, or websites linked from our site. These entities have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review before engaging with them.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines our practices when:

  • You use our applications and services as an authorized user, granting us access to certain data for personalized experiences.
  • You visit our websites, enabling us to track your behavior for analytics and improvement purposes.
  • We communicate with you via email, calls, or text messages/SMS, providing news, updates, and offers.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal information, including:

  • Account Information: Details required to create and manage your user account on our platform.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details and billing addresses for processing transactions securely.
  • Financial Information: Banking information for financial services provided through our partnerships.
  • Purchase Information: Data related to products or services you buy from us, including order history.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device IDs or token data used for authentication and service delivery.
  • Location Data: Your geographic location when using our apps or visiting our websites.
  • Feedback: Comments, reviews, and responses provided by users to improve our services.
  • Social Media Information: Details obtained from social media platforms (if connected) for user recognition.
  • Product Information: Preferences, comments, and interactions related to our products.

We collect this data through various methods: user input forms, account settings, browsing activities, automated tracking technologies (like cookies), and third-party data providers.

Cookies

We use cookies, a common technology, for multiple purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary: These ensure basic functionalities like secure login and session management.
  • Preference: Remembering user preferences to provide a customized experience.
  • Analytics: Tracking website usage statistics to enhance our services and content.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our built-in Cookie Manager, allowing them to manage their choices.

Retention and Deletion

The duration we retain personal data depends on the purpose for collection and local laws:

  • Data required for providing services is kept as long as necessary for that purpose.
  • Financial and transaction data is retained for legal and accounting requirements, usually 7 years.
  • Marketing and analytics data may be stored indefinitely to improve our services but will not identify individuals after deletion.

Once the retention period ends or when data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:

  • Encryption: We use encryption for data at rest and in transit to ensure secure communication.
  • Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage trusted third parties to process data on our behalf, maintaining strict contracts for data protection.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected such data by mistake, please contact us immediately using the details below, and we will take prompt action to rectify it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have various rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Retrieve a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request the deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: Limit our processing of your data for specific purposes.
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for marketing or profiling purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: Be free from discriminatory decisions based solely on automated processing.

To exercise these rights or make data-related inquiries, please reach out to our Privacy Team at [email protected] or write to us at the provided address. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as per applicable laws.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, feedback, unsubscribe requests, or data access/correction queries, please contact us: